360° EXCAVATOR ABOVE 10 TONNE
Training course
TRAINING COURSE
IMPORTANT INFORMATIONS
IMPORTANT INFORMATIONS
Awarding Body:
National Plant Operators Registration Scheme
NPORS
Training course type:
On-site training and assessment,
On-site Experience Worker Test (EWT) assessment only
Duration:
1-10 days,
dependant on any previous experience
Minimum age:
16
Novice candidate numbers:
3
Experience Worker Tests per day:
4
Variations:
Tracked
Wheeled
Above 10 tonne
Quick hitch theory
Card options:
5-year NPORS traditional card & certificate,
2-year CSCS trained operator red card
Price:
£250 excluding VAT
prices are based on courses provided at our headquarters
WHAT DOES THE A1 SAFETY TRAINING NPORS
360° EXCAVATOR TRAINING COURSE INCLUDE?
360° EXCAVATOR TRAINING COURSE INCLUDE?
Learning a working knowledge of the manufacturer’s handbook for the particular machine to be used.
Being able to locate and identify the major components of the machine and explain their functions.
Being able to locate and identify steering, Driving and braking controls and explain their functions.
Identifying and maintaining PPE appropriate for excavator use.
Conducting all pre-operational checks in accordance with manufacturers and legislative requirements.
Safely mounting and dismounting the machine.
Starting and stopping the engine and safely moving the Machine off and stopping it safely.
Configuring the machine for travel and manoeuvring it safely across varying terrain in open and confined areas.
Conducting all necessary safety checks at the work area
Manoeuvring the Machine to the Work area and correctly configuring in readiness to carry out excavating tasks.
Carrying out excavating tasks
loading material onto transporting vehicles or into containers.
Reinstating excavation, grade, and level ground
Fitting and removing attachments.
Carrying out all end of shift and shut down procedures
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
360° EXCAVATOR TRAINING COURSE
360° EXCAVATOR TRAINING COURSE
What is 360° excavator?
The 360°degree excavator digger is a powerful piece of machinery used to excavate and move large objects in a construction environment. The 360°degree range of movement makes excavators ideally suited for different types and stages of work in the industry and it is rare to see a building site without one. This is included in the NPORS 360° Excavator training – N202
Venue and equipment requirements:
- Suitable and safe area to dig trenches and backfill
- Varying terrain and slopes
- Bulk material to load vehicle
- Vehicle or hopper to load (dumper, trailer)
- Suitable and safe area to complete paperwork
- Suitable welfare facilities
- 360° Excavator with digging and grading buckets
- Operators’ manual
- Risk assessment completed
PPE requirements:
- Suitable head protection
- Suitable eye protection
- Suitable work clothes including wet weather
- Gloves
- Suitable work boots including steel toe protection
- High Viz
HSE further information:
- Avoiding danger from overhead power cables guidance GS6
https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/gs6.pdf - Avoiding danger from underground services HSG47
https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/priced/hsg47.pdf - PUWER Regulation
https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/priced/l22.pdf - LOLER Regulations
https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/l113.htm
Theory assessment:
- 20 multiple choice questions
- 5 written questions
- 4 marks per question
- 80% pass mark required
Practical assessment criteria:
- Pre use and operational checks
- Excavate a trench and with vertical ends and back fill
- Trench length: 10 – 20 meters long
- Trench depth: 1 metre
- Trench width: 1 buckets width
- Form a load out bench appropriate for loading vehicles
- Load material on to a vehicle/hopper x 2
- Travel over varying and sloping ground
- Remove and attach bucket/attachment
- Excavator parked safely and isolated
- Pass mark is less than 20 penalty points and no mandatory disqualifications
- Time allowed is 2 hours 15 minutes
How much does the course cost?
£250 excluding VAT
prices are based on courses provided at our headquarters
prices are based on courses provided at our headquarters
TRAINING COURSE
RECOGNITION
RECOGNITION
Useful in industries:
Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Construction, Marine, Industrial, Fencing, Landscaping, Civils, Highways, Quarrying
Also known as:
Digger, Machine, Slew, 360° slew, Excavator, Tracked digger, Wheeled digger, Wheeled 360 excavator, Earthmover, 360° Excavator, 360° digger, Over 10 tonne machine, Micro digger, Micro Excavator, Muck shifter
Machinery manufactures:
Hymac, JCB, Komatsu, Kobelco, Kubota, New Holland, Takeuchi, CAT, Bobcat, Volvo, LiuGong, Doosan, Hitachi, Sany, Liebherr, Case
Functions:
Excavate, dig, load, grade, level, use as a crane, operate attachments, dozer blade